Team Member

Caribou Coffee; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Caribou Coffee in New Ulm, MN is hiring a Team Member to deliver world‑class guest service and craft beverages to Caribou standards. You’ll be part of a team that creates day‑making experiences and upholds our core values in every interaction.

Requirements include availability for early mornings and weekends, and being at least 16 years old. Previous restaurant or retail experience is preferred. Starting pay ranges with local minimum wage guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Availability includes early mornings, evenings, some holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide incredible guest service and develop personal relationships with guests.
• Hand-craft beverages to order per Caribou standard operating procedures.
• Heat, prepare, and serve Caribou food offerings per SOPs.
• Take guest orders & manage cash drawer and follow cash handling policies.
• Maintain the look and feel of a well‑run store with cleanliness and organization.
• Bring Caribou core values to life in all interactions.

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Job description

At Caribou Coffee we create day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD! This is our purpose. Our team brings this to life by focusing on what’s really important around here – TEAM, GUEST, BUSINESS! It’s that simple. If you’re ready to work somewhere you can be yourself while making an impact on your community, creating life-long relationships, and serving the best coffee around, join our herd!

Preferred Availability

5am-12pm and 7am-4pm

Position Overview

The Team Member is the core of the Caribou experience. They are responsible for creating day making experiences through delivering unparalleled guest service, making world‑class hand‑crafted beverages and bringing the Purpose and Values of Caribou to life in every interaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides incredible Guest Service by:
  • Developing personal ongoing relationships with guests
  • Practicing active listening and connection
  • Anticipating guest needs and proactively solving guest opportunities by demonstrating product knowledge and hospitality
  • Makes enthusiastic and knowledgeable recommendations to delight guests
  • Creating day making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD
• Hand-crafts beverages to order per Caribou standard operating procedures
• Heats, prepares, and serves Caribou food offerings to Caribou standard operating procedures
• Floats between barista and guest service, and willingly fulfills all team member roles and responsibilities
• Takes guest orders & manages cash drawer and follows all cash handling policies and procedures
• Maintains the look and feel of a well‑run store by following cleanliness, sanitization and organization standards
• Actively thinks and acts upon what the team and guest will need in the future
• Differentiates between problems that can be solved directly and when to ask for leader support
• Understands that the team is managing multiple priorities and willingly takes direction from leaders
• Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With Love.
• Brings joy to the opportunity to interact with others and make fun happen
• Relishes the opportunity to be helpful to others – both to team members and guests
• Has a learner’s mentality and has a desire to get better and do things correctly and effectively
• Shows up in every situation looking to do the right thing, serve with love and make the biggest difference
• Takes ownership for and is eager to make a positive impact on others
• Shows up ready and willing to be a reliable team player and support one another
• Is resilient under pressure and is willing to ask for help

Skills And Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to work at least one of the following: early mornings, evenings, some holidays and/or weekends.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Preferred:

• Restaurant, retail, or guest service experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical demands must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Caribou reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Caribou or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Compensation Range

$11.23 - $18.71 per hour

• Starting pay is subject to Local and State Minimum Wage regulations.
• Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands for this position are reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical demands may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Caribou Coffee reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Caribou Coffee Operating Company, Inc. and its affiliates are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Address: 707 North Minnesota, New Ulm, Minnesota 56073

Brand

Caribou Coffee